It's official, I'm having heart surgery on Feb 18th...wow, it's real now.

[jgln]

Good luck, I am sure everything will be just fine.

 

[Clifton]

I've got a friend going under the knife on the 7th. I'll keep both of you in my prayers.

 

[rod]

glad to hear they got the problem figured out.
best of luck for a speedy and full recovery.

 

[TxBrew]

Keep us updated, and good luck!

 

[brettwasbtd]

I'll be praying for a successful surgery and speedy recovery!

 

[MeatyPortion]

I have back surgery on 24Feb so I feel your pain.

 

[Shooter]

Cool, seriously, cool that they figured it out and it's something they can deal with! We'll keep the seat warm while you're away. You could also cover that beer with your coaster so that nobody swipes it, but, knowing this HBT crowd, I can't guarantee anything.

 

[rjwhite41]

Best of luck to you Revvy. Hope you're back to full speed in no time.

 

[Brewing Clamper]

We'll be thinking of you man, good luck!

 

[azscoob]

Revvy, my father and my father in law have both been through open heart surgery, you will be fine! My prayers will be with you through your ordeal. Rest assured that while you are decommissioned I will do my best to spread the Revvy-isms to the noobs

Oh, if you do get the rest of the pig, I would like the pork shoulders if nobody has dibs on them yet.

 

[GodsStepBrother]

I have not been here to long, but homebrewtalk has always been synonymous with Revvy in my book.

Wish you all the best!

My Deepest Regards.
Albert...

 

[Poobah58]

Best of luck! Makes my rotator cuff surgery on the 3rd seem pale...

 

[Scooby_Brew]

Best of luck to you Rev. Hang in there dude!

 

[JetSmooth]

Rev, I'll echo what I said on Facebook. I will be praying for you. You're on my calendar.

I work from home that day, so I'll chill one of my Belgians, sit down and have a nice long chat with God and ask him to watch over you. What time is your surgery?

Seems funny to say about someone I only know from this forum and a few posts on FB, but I truly have love for you, man. And that's only the half-druck talkin'.

 

[pdx_brewguy]

long time lurker but only recently registered. However I've always enjoyed your posts Revvy. Pull through like a champ and come back healthy!

 

[McKBrew]

Best of luck Revvy, hope all goes smooth.

Sounds very similar to what my grandfather had done years ago with the pigs valve, and then a more recent surgery after several years. He is in his mid 70's and doing fine.

 

[csimpkins]

My mother had this exact procedure done 7 or 8 years ago. Recovery did take a while, but she's still going strong today after all these years. Good luck man.

 

[jmick]

Best of luck, my thoughts are with you...

 

[motobrewer]

I'm just really glad I got hit in the face with that damn vintage base ball last summer.

God works in...wait...

good luck man. you'll pull through.

 

[Randar]

Best wishes Revvy. It wouldn't be the same around here without your infinite patience with the newbs and vets alike (ok, who am I kidding, the vets get a much shorter leash).

Stay rested, and best wishes for an uneventful surgery and recovery. Sometimes we get lucky and these things are discovered randomly... other times folks drop dead. You definitely caught the good end of the coin flip, Revvy!

 

[newguy07]

I don't even know you but I am glad to hear that you will be able to pretty much be a whole new person after this.. Best of luck to you and stay strong!

 

[Jim Karr]

If you can't rent a hospital bed, maybe you can at least rent a buxom nurse.

 

[Hermit]

About time the wizard got around to you tin man. Oh, ignore that man behind the curtain.

Hope it all goes well and you ARE better afterwards. If my 80 year old mother can undergo heart surgery, it can't be THAT bad.

 

[aygov]

Best of luck and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Heart surgery is deadly serious but having spent a brief time in the doctoring profession I can tell you there is a reason those guys do what they do. It's because they're exceptional, so I think you'll have nothing to worry about. Maybe you can get the insurance to comp you and iPad so you can keep track of us n00bs from the comfort of your bed.

 

[ChshreCat]

We can rebuild him... we have the technology...

Revvy's gonna come back and brew at Mach 2, I tell ya.

We all look forward to seeing you on here after the surgery, Rev.

My grandmother had pretty much the exact same surgery done about 15-20 years ago. Not sure if it was aortic, but she had a pig valve put in. She's pushing 90 now and the rest of her is disintegrating, but her heart is still goin' strong!

 

[Frodo]

Good to hear they figured it out, that they know how to fix it, and are extremely capable of doing so. I concur about renting the buxom nurse afterwards...

 

[Acoma]

I'm new here but I see your posts on just about every page and appreciate all the insight and time you have taken to share your knowledge. I hope everything works out okay for you and you heal up fast. God be with you.

 

[Old_E]

Good luck man!! Better they found it and fix it!

 

[jeffmeh]

I did notice that you had increased your normal quota of pithy quotes over the last few days, and now see that you were building up a surplus.

Since I was not raised in a kosher home, I can approve the procedure.

Heal well, and keep the airlock full.

 

[Revvy]

Well I'm filling out my FMLA leave request for 12 weeks beginning on the 18th.